- High Energy Focused Shock Wave Therapy – A Sanuwave Versatron high energy focused shock wave unit is available. Click here to visit versatron.net.
- Stem Cell Treatment – This state-of-the-art therapy fosters the regeneration of soft tissue while maintaining tendon elasticity.
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) – PRP is a treatment for tendon and ligament injuries in which blood from the patient is spun in a centrifuge to isolate plasma with a high concentration of platelets. The platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, stimulates healing when injected at the site of injury. The introduction of PRP prompts the body to accelerate remodeling allowing for a swifter, more complete recovery.
- Interleukin – 1 Receptor Antagonist Protein (IRAP) – IRAP is a treatment for synovitis (inflammation of the joint lining) and osteoarthritis. Trauma in the joint triggers the release of proteins harmful to cartilage. With this therapy, a sample of the patient’s blood is incubated and centrifuged to produce serum containing high levels of Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Protein, or IRAP. When injected into the joint, IRAP prevents the inflammatory protein from binding with its receptor on the joint surface, thereby halting the cycle of pain and inflammation. IRAP is the only therapy shown to interrupt the progression of osteoarthritis.
- Acupuncture – This treatment is based on the Chinese theory that pain is caused by the blockage of energy flow, or Chi, in the body. In health, the flow of Chi is smooth throughout the body. Injury or illness causes a blockage of Chi. The blockages are detected by palpation and stimulation of specific acupuncture points all over the body, as well as a physical exam and history. Acupuncture needles are inserted into specific points to relieve the blockage and restore the normal flow of Chi. In some cases, the therapeutic effect can be augmented by transmitting a mild electric pulse through the needles. Acupuncture can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including lameness, neck and back pain, certain types of colic and anhidrosis (insufficient sweat production).
- Chiropractic – This process involves performing motion palpation to diagnose joint subluxations, followed by appropriate specific adjustments to restore normal function in the spine and surrounding soft tissue. Chiropractic is most commonly used to treat neck and back pain but can also be helpful in some cases of obscure lameness or behavioral problems caused by mild back pain.
